Welcome to Our School
Who We Are
Eastside pre-primary and primary school is an UMALUSI accredited independent English medium Christian school based in Pretoria East. We offer quality, affordable, Christian education aligned with the CAPS curriculum. We are affiliated with both the IEB and ACSI and we are a WESSA accredited school. We pride ourselves on having a small student to teacher ratio which enables us to give attention to every learner on a personal level; we help children learn to love the Lord, themselves, others and the natural environment. We are a school where children learn skills that will empower them to live wholeheartedly and with greater confidence in a volatile and complex world.
Our History
First founded in 1970 as Sungardens Nursery School, the school has grown exponentially since partnering with Eastside Community Church, and in 2020 celebrated 50 years of history by becoming a full primary school.
The school keeps growing and improving. New classrooms, ablutions and sports fields were added to the school in 2023. We are confidently expectant of good things to come as our growth continues.
Our Mission:
To empower learners to live wholehearted and successful lives.
Our Values
We Love the Lord
We Love Children
We Love Family
We Love Learning
We Celebrate Diversity
We Love the Environment
Meet the Teachers
Mrs Cheryl Bleeker
Eastside School’s Principal
Mr Sam Mbalo
Sports Co-ordinator
Miss Serena Sherrard
Gr RRR and RR
Mrs Rosemary Matlala
Gr RRR and RR
Miss Carmen Opperman
Grade R
Miss Jenna Paveley
Gr R Assistant Teacher
Mrs Megan Schoeman
Grade 1S
Miss Laetitia Nel
Grade 1N
Mrs Ellen Lubisi
Grade 1 Assistant Teacher
Mrs Chavorne
Correia-Hughes
Grade 2
Mrs Cecile Pistorius
Grade 3
Mrs Candice Da Cruz
Grade 4
Mrs Jade Mowat
Grade 5
Mrs Tana Simpson
Grade 6
Ms. Mila Le Riche
Intersen Phase
Mrs Delmarie Blackbeard
Intersen Phase
Miss Ellen Selepe
Aftercare
Miss Juliet Rampatla
Aftercare
Mrs Queen Mamosadi
Aftercare
Statement of Faith
In applying for admission to Eastside School, it is important that you understand that the curriculum is Biblically integrated, based on the doctrines of Eastside Community Church.